CHARBONEAU DARREN passed into eternal life after battling Hodkins Disease for four years on February 24, 2013 at the age of 53. A resident of Weatherford, Texas. Loving father of Alyssa and Amy. Loving husband to Heather. Beloved son to the late Clarence and Helen. Survived by sisters Shelia and Renee (Cloutier), brother Dennis. Also survived by close friends in Texas Joanie and Wes. He will be greatly missed.

CURRIER PATRICK Age 81, passed away February 23, 2013. He was born on March 17, 1931, in Detroit, son of the late Frank and Agnes Currier. He was a proud Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Patrick was an admired and respected resident of the South Lyon area and was loved by all who knew him. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Patrick is survived by his children: Colleen Middleton, Michael Currier, Erin Currier, Cheryl (Scott) Melville, Frankie (David) Groce and Bridget Eversole. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his sister Marion Wheeler and many nieces, nephews and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine in 2005, his son Patrick in 2007 and one brother and two sisters. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 28 from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Lake St., South Lyon. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 1, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 S. Lafayette, South Lyon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online guestbook at www.phillipsfuneral.com

FERRO ROSEMARY (NEE TOCCO) Age 79, February 25, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dear sister of Anne Falzone. Predeceased by her brothers; Sam, Paul, Jerome, William and Vincent and her sisters; Dorothy, Grace, Eleanor and Josephine. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3-9pm with a 7pm Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). In state Friday 10:00a.m. at St. Ronald Catholic Church, 17701 Fifteen Mile until 10:30a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com.

HAMILTON MURRIEL MOSELEY born October 17, 1936 in Decatur, Alabama, died Sunday, February 24, 2013. Murriel was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Corrine Moseley of Decatur, AL. Murriel was a graduate of Decatur Negro High School and attended Alabama A & M University. She worked many years with the State of Michigan. After retiring from the State of Michigan, Murriel returned to Decatur, AL where she was a devout, loyal member of King's Memorial United Methodist Church. Murriel is survived by her five children: Derrick, Gary and Todd Hamilton of Decatur, AL; Mark Hamilton of Southfield, MI; and Cecelia Hamilton of Chicago, IL; grandson, Marcus Hamilton of Southfield, MI; brother, Robert Moseley of Decatur, AL, sisters, Jane Moseley Nocho of Las Vegas, NV and Lucinda Moseley Russell of Atlanta, GA; cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Another grandson, Mario Hamilton of Atlanta, GA, preceded her death. Murriel was admired and loved by many and will be missed. A memorial service will be held later this week for immediate family, at Murriel's request. The family will host an open house from 2 - 6 pm on Friday, March 1, at Murriel's home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Heart or American Diabetes Association in memory of Murriel.

HOMEIER GEORGE A. CUSTER February 24, 2013. Age 70. Loving father of David Homeier. Dear brother of Virginia Anderson, Edward Homeier, and Linda (Lawrence) Cotter. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2013, and Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. Donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org .

McINTYRE JAMES S., age 89 of Redford, Michigan. Beloved husband of Emily (Katy) for 63 years. Loving father of Bill (Maureen) McIntyre, Jeanne (Tom) Shortal, Jim (Rhonda Kotzen) McIntyre, John McIntyre, and Dave (Jill) McIntyre. Dear grandfather of Bill Jr., Beth, Larry, Valerie, Vicki, Avery, Elaine, Frannie, Kate, and Mary. Great-grandfather of 11. Brother of William (Donna) and Donald (Alison) McIntyre. James served in the U.S. Army Air Corp as a young man and then went to work at Detroit Edison. He retired after 33 years. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. with service 11:00 a.m. Friday at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btwn. 6 & 7 Mile). Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery. Contributions to Children's Hospital in Detroit appreciated. Condolences to www.charlesstepfuneralhome.com

O'CONNOR CYNTHIA Age 58, died February 24, 2013. Beloved wife of Sean. Loving mother of Alex (Rhiannon) Stanuch, Briana (Ian Lokey) O'Connor, and Casey (Brian Blottie) O'Connor. Dear sister of Douglas Poplawski. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Reece and Poplawski families. She was predeceased by her parents Walter Poplawski and Bonnie Reece. Cindy was a retired benefits representative for UAW Local 889. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. In state Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15020 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. Please share a memory of Cindy at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.

OLSEN MURIEL E. February 21, 2013, Age 87. Preceded in death by her husband Frank. Dear mother of Cathy (Mike) Hapanowicz and Allan Olsen. Loving grandmother of Nicole (Andrew) Fletcher, Dana Hapanowicz. Sister of the late Murray (Nancy) and the late Allan (Carol) Binkley. Also survived by nieces, nephews, care givers, Judy, Robin, Roz, and Jackie, many friends and her precious cat, Abby. Memorial service Thursday 11 a.m. at Henry Ford Village Chapel, 15101 Ford Rd., Dearborn. Gathering at the chapel from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave. 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or to the Benevolent Fund at Henry Ford Village, 15101 Ford Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (313) 561-1500. www.howepeterson.com

PORTER BERNICE (NEE PRZYBLO) of Hamburg, Michigan. Age 89, passed away on February 24, 2013. Bernice was born on November 12, 1923 to Louis and Edna Kleinhans in Detroit, Michigan. Surviving Bernice are her children, Theresa Craprotta of St. Clair Shores, Edward (Bonnie) Przybylo of Cookeville, Tennessee, Aldoph "Al" (Judy) Przybylo of Howell, Debbie (Brian) Hanchett of Brighton, also 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Edward Przybylo and her second husband Floyd Porter and her daughter Edna Miller. The family will gather on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 2 p.m - 8 p.m. with a Rosary 7:30 p.m. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Healing Farewell will be held Thursday 10:30 a.m in state 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Brighton. Please leave a message of comfort to Bernice's family by calling 877-231-7900 or sign her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com

STEFANO ERMA, age 101, of Madison Heights, Michigan, passed away February 25, 2013. She was born in Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Lorraine Stefano and Carrol (Paul) Frischkorn. Loving grand-mother of Jonathon Gold. Sister of Rosina Rizzotto, Jemma Jachino, Ida Grossi and Clara Nardei. Visitation will be held Friday, March 1, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Online condolences at www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com

VENABLE ABRAHAM S., 82, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was called by many "one of the pioneers of corporate America and General Motors' minority business program". He retired from GM in 1990 as Executive Director of Urban Affairs, a position he had held since it was formed in 1971. Mr. Venable is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dr. Anna G. Venable; his three children, Karen, Douglas and Stephen; one grandson Ryan and numerous other relatives. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the Howard University Chapel on Monday, March 4, 2013. Burial Rock Creek Cemetery. Services entrusted to Marshall-March Funeral Home.